Pheasant hunting

[Terry]

Will be using a 28 gauge to go pheasant hunting plan on using number 6, any one prefer one brand of ammunition over another. Thanks for any suggestions.

[Texans42]

Will be using a 28 gauge to go pheasant hunting plan on using number 6, any one prefer one brand of ammunition over another. Thanks for any suggestions.

Frocci Golden pheasant, I like the 7.5 in 12 ga and 6 ’s in 20 ga. As well as the 28gs normally pattern you probably don’t have to go real low on shot size.

[Terry]

Sounds like the Nicole plated 6’s in Fioochi may be the way to go.

Thanks

[Terry]

Nickle plated, spell check gets in the way sometimes

[jerp]

I think any brand of high brass #6 will work great. That's what I use in my 20 gauge on pheasants and it folds them up.

[Texans42]

Sounds like the Nicole plated 6’s in Fioochi may be the way to go.

Thanks

Yes, a lot of powder behind them, so they tend to recoil more.

[Dale Moser]

I've always liked Remington Express Long Range 6s.

[bmac]

I always use #4 or #5 as I have had to many run off with smaller shot. I know your set on 28ga so hopefully you have a fast dog, accurate kill shots, or a good pair of running shoes.


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[Shane]

I always use #4 or #5 as I have had to many run off with smaller shot. I know your set on 28ga so hopefully you have a fast dog, accurate kill shots, or a good pair of running shoes.


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Yep. I'd use high brass 5s, stick to close shots, and get to the downed birds as fast as possible. You can definitely kill pheasant with a 28ga, but you'll have more hit the ground running that you would if you were shooting a 12ga.

Aim for the beak.

[dclifton]

I prefer the prairie storm in #4s or 5s. I shoot the 12 gauge 1-5/8 3in load.

I dont have to chase many birds. Most of mine are DRT.

I know they make a 20 load but not sure about 28. IMO depending on the hunt your a little under gunned on wild birds. I usually hunt in kansas or oklahoma where you dont get alot of shot and most are out there sometimes.

[Terry]

I know you will be limited by range with a 28, however when in range the 28 is deadly. My two friends went last year and other then less shot opportunities, no lost bird and they limited out. They had dogs and were shooting 28 gauges.

[Texans42]

I know you will be limited by range with a 28, however when in range the 28 is deadly. My two friends went last year and other then less shot opportunities, no lost bird and they limited out. They had dogs and were shooting 28 gauges.

I hunt pheasants a lot. Two things aren’t allowed on my ranch, chokes tighter then LM and shot number smaller then 5. 28ga isn’t limiting, in anything other then shell availability.

Bigger shot size(smaller #) just tears birds up more in normal ranges. People shot number down thinking it will make them a better at longer ranges, They are just wasting ammo and putting lead in arses. No different then sky busting ducks.

Pick your shot and follow through. Good luck, don’t forget to pick up empties, and remember catalytic converters and grass don’t mix well..

[30-30]

Yep. I'd use high brass 5s, stick to close shots, and get to the downed birds as fast as possible. You can definitely kill pheasant with a 28ga, but you'll have more hit the ground running that you would if you were shooting a 12ga.

Aim for the beak.

^This.

I use a 12 with heavy shot and a tight choke. And still have them run off once in a while...

Wild birds are a whole different ball game than released birds.

[talltexasshoote]

Heavy shot makes a 3/4 oz load in bismuth #4 (#6 lead) that will knock the biggest geese on the planet out of the sky in 28 ga. It would definitely work on pheasants. Prepare for a big cost. They are very proud of those shells. I have only shot them when I guided and someone left them. I have killed big birds at decent ranges with them.